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What do you make at Metal Forms Corporation (MFC)? We manufacture steel forms and other products that are used in infrastructure and construction projects such as roads, bridges, barriers—even wheelbarrows. When MFC began in 1909, the original product line included vertical and circular forms for tanks and silos. Between 1910 and 1913, construction of concrete …

Where were you born? I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the youngest of ten children. Where did you grow-up? I grew up in the Sherman Park area and graduated from Milwaukee Washington High School. What was your favorite subject in school? My favorite subject in school was math. Did you professionally train to do …

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Watertown, WI When you were in middle school, did you have any posters hanging in your room? I had a Michael Jordan poster of him dunking with Lakers’ players Michael Cooper and Kurt Rambis in the background. Pretty classic one from a sports fan perspective. Long …

How does the work you do connect with the community? My calling as a Pastor is to demonstrate to people that they are loved and to address their concerns within the community. The issues that people struggle with are sometimes the result of their own actions and I try to help them accept the positives …

Is your work connected to, or similar to any family members’ profession? My dad was in real estate development, as was my brother. My mom was involved on the sales side. At one time or another we all worked together. What is the most interesting aspect of Milwaukee? I once heard Milwaukee has the lowest …

Where were you born? I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in the Hillside Housing projects. Growing up in the ‘60s, the Hillside community was my world. What was your favorite subject in school? History. I enjoyed history because it helped give me an understanding to the “why” and the “how” of what has …

What was your favorite subject in school? I had two favorite subjects in schools. I loved art and reading. I remember sitting down with paper, pencils and paint and creating what I considered beautiful works of art. I would draw unique shapes and objects with bold colors. Often sharing my art as gifts with my …

Did you have any favorite pets growing up? I actually LOVE animals so growing up we did have a dog, cat, turtle and frogs at different times. Is your work connected to, or similar to any family members’ profession? YES in two ways…my father owned many businesses from Old Time General Stores to Tea Rooms, …

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Kiel, WI. Small town of 3,000 people about 70 miles north of Milwaukee. Trips to Milwaukee while I was growing up included school and Christmas shopping at Northridge Mall and annual trips to Kinder Concerts at MSO. Where do you work? University of Wisconsin –Milwaukee, School …

Where were you born? In Polson, Montana, near the South end of Flathead Lake and the Flathead Reservation. My dad recently moved back there after he retired. It’s my favorite place to visit. What was your favorite subject in school? Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve loved drawing and painting. In kindergarten, I …